Auditor Specialist II - Internal Audit Office, 606672 (2026-02085)

APPLICANTS MAY BE EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS, TEACHERS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS

SPECIAL INTERNAL / EXTERNAL

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED: This position is excluded from the Educational Officers' Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a clear line appointment.

A WRITTEN EXAMINATION/ASSIGNMENT MAY BE ADMINISTERED TO HELP DETERMINE POSSESSION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES PORTIONS OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.

Under the general supervision of the Internal Audit Director of the Internal Audit Office, the Audit Specialist II:

1. Performance Audit Planning and Execution

• Plan, organize, and conduct performance audits of various programs to determine if goals and objectives achieve intended results and meet legal requirements.
• Develop and execute audit programs, conduct fieldwork, document findings in work papers, and develop audit schedules.
• Evaluate internal controls to identify areas of risk and document areas for improvement.
• Ensure accountability by verifying that proper systems of internal controls are maintained within the program office.

2. Data Collection and Analysis

• Collect and analyze information from a variety of sources, including documents, data, interviews, program records, and relevant laws or regulations.
• Extract, format, and analyze data to provide necessary information in a meaningful form for during the performance audits and for use in the audit reports.
• Synthesize complex or technical material into clear, accurate, and objective findings.
• Review and analyze all evidence collected during the performance audit, including the identification and analysis of legal, regulatory, or procedural issues.
• Evaluate program performance, internal controls, and compliance with statutory and policy requirements.

3. Reporting and Documentation

• Write detailed, high quality reports that explain complex issues clearly, objectively, and accurately and in appropriate detail, followed by a well-reasoned analysis and objective assessment of the evidence.
• Develop findings and conclusions based on a reasoned analysis and objective assessment of the facts and evidence.
• Document findings and summarize issues with documentation of substantiation in a clear, methodical format.
• Prepare reports and recommendations that explain complex subjects in a dear and accessible manner.
• Summarize the issues with documentation of substantiation in a clear, methodical format.

4. Communication and Collaboration

• Communicate professionally with Department personnel, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members in preparing and submitting final reports and recommendations.
• Work both independently and collaboratively throughout all phases of a performance audit.
• Maintain professionalism with integrity and objectivity throughout assignments, handling confidential and sensitive information with care at all times.

5. Project and Professional Management

• Manage and prioritize assignments effectively to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Apply specialized knowledge of budgeting, public administration, and generally accepted governmental auditing standards.

6. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration with a major in accounting or with a major in any other field of business administration, auditing, law which included at least twelve (12) semester hours of credit in accounting or auditing courses.

Desired Education : Courses/classes covering data analytics, programming and short data script writing are helpful, but not required.

Experience : Four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in government accounting, auditing, or budgeting of which one (1) year shall have been in an education program, agency or system.

Desired Experience : Of the experience above, two (2) years of professional performance audits, analytical or similar work experience evaluating programs, financial controls, compliance systems or operational effectiveness.

Combined Education and Experience : An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable, as determined by the Department. Substitutions may be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency or system.

Knowledge : Financial, management, and government accounting and auditing; generally accepted professional accounting and auditing principles, theory and practices; business statistics; computer-based information systems; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to the areas of assignment.

Desired Knowledge : Familiarity with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).

Ability to : Provide a variety of professional audit functions including providing technical guidance on detailed procedures to other staff, complex analysis of data, and report preparation: provide consultation to state, complex area, and school officials; propose rationale and implementation plans to improve procedures and methods; determine program needs for appropriate implementation and ensure proper utilization of department resources; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines; provide leadership, planning, and coordination In the areas of assignment.

Desired Ability : Critical thinking requiring an understanding of fraud and audit techniques. principles, and processes; conduct research and present information in both verbal and written format; identify relevant issues, analysis, and conclusions for fiscal review with a risk management filter; and have a teamwork, collaborative influence to "get the job done."

SALARY RANGE: EOSR-7, $113,660 to $160,893.

Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.

All others will be placed on the first step of $113,660.

NOTE: Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval.

WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS: This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations.

POSTING CYCLE: Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 16th of any calendar month.

HOW TO APPLY: All materials submitted become the property of the Hawaii Department of Education and will not be returned to the applicant.

Visit the Hawaii Department of Education career page, listed below. Click on the title of the position you are interested in and click on the green APPLY button in the top righthand corner. Provide all relevant information for consideration including but not limited to your education, work experience, and certificates. It is optional to include a "Personal Statement" of what you can contribute to this specific position.

dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> Official transcripts (if not on file) must be submitted at the time of an official offer of employment. Transcripts may be sent by U.S. mail to the Office of Talent Management/EO Recruitment, P.O. Box 2360, Honolulu, HI 96804.

After you submit your online application, you will receive a system generated email acknowledging receipt of your application.

EDUCATIONAL OFFICER CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT: Priority for appointments shall be given to qualified and tenured educational officers in that class who wish to move to that position through lateral transfer or a voluntary demotion and second to all other qualified educational officers with tenure.

APPROVED:

Sean Bacon

Assistant Superintendent

Office of Talent Management